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      • Travel & Transport
        July 2016

        Puglia

        Tra Cielo e Mare - Between sea and sky

        by William Dello Russo, Giovanni Simeone, Johanna Huber

        The seafaring heart of the Puglia sends its beat like a tom tom from port to port. And it is a heart made up of small and lively fishing villages that stretch out into the Adriatic and are embraced by it, of whitewashed whitewashed villages, of worn and shiny stone streets. And each one smells of salt and fish. The beach is near the house, the sea almost at home. At dawn, the light imbues the perfect geometric interlocking of houses, churches and castles overlooking the water and illuminates the fishermen who set sail on colorful boats.

      • Fiction

        That Summer in Puglia

        by Valeria Vescina

        That Summer In Puglia is a tale of love, loss, the perils of self-deception and the power of compassion. Puglia offers an ideal setting: its layers of history are integral to the story, itself an excavation of a man’s past; Tommaso’s increasingly vivid memories of its sensuous colours, aromas and tastes, and of how it felt to love and be loved, eventually transform the discomforting tone with which he at first tries to keep Will – and painful truths – at a distance. This remarkable debut combines a gripping plot and perceptive insights into human nature with delicate lyricism.

      • Fiction

        Like wild beast

        by Giuse Alemanno

        Oppido Messapico, a small town in deepest Puglia. Costantino Ro chira and his henchmen plan to wipe out the rival mob family, the Sarmenta. It’s all about money and the neighboring Calabrese mob, the ‘Ndrangheta. But the plan works only halfway: by sheer luck the Sarmentas’ only son, Massimo aka Mattanza (Slaughter), a troubled and cruel kid, cheats death, together with his uncles and his cousin Santo. They all leave town on an old Fiat Regata, after clearing the family money and staging their own disappearance. Their trip leads them in the far North of Italy, in Lombardy’s Val Camonica, where an old friend and compatriot, Giovanni Argento, gives them shelter. There, Santo and Mattanza plot their revenge… “Like Wild Beasts” is a tough novel with hard-core nuances, sparing nothing and no one: a Tarantino movie, as told by Giovanni Verga.

      • Saint Michael The Archangel

        by Immacolata Aulisa, Claudio Azzara, Gioia Bertelli, Pierre Bouet, Ada Campione, Franco Cardini, Manuel Castiñeiras, Gerardo Cioffari, Alessandro di Muro, Klaus Herbers, Renzo Infante, Gábor Klaniczay, Giorgio Otranto, Francesco Panarelli, Giuseppe Sergi, André Vauchez, Catherine Vincent

        From the Hebrew name meaning “Who Is Like God?”, Michael is one of the angels–together with Raphael (“God Heals”) and Gabriel (“God Is My Strength”)–whose names are mentioned in the Holy Scripture. Since the first centuries of Christianity, there has been a wide diffusion of his worship in Europe and in the East through a multitude of sanctuaries and chapels, mostly nestled in high places, related to caves and water. An astonishing feature of this spread is a mysterious straight line crossing the European continent from North-West to South-East from Ireland to Asia Minor, and it is perfectly aligned with the sunset on the day of Summer Solstice. Along this line are seven sanctuaries dedicated to Michael, three of which have been significantly important over the centuries: Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy, the Sacra di San Michele in val di Susa and the Sanctuary of Monte Sant’Angelo on Mount Gargano, in Puglia. Three extraordinary high places that are all the same distance one from the other and which have always been a constant pilgrimage destination. Another aspect is the connection Saint Michael had with the Longobards, who migrated across Europe between the second and the sixth century until they reached Italy where they settled. This made Michael the first truly “European” Saint, attracting believers from all over the continent.   With the contribution of some of the most important historians and medievalists from different European countries, this book depicts the presence of Saint Michael in Europe, starting with the diffusion of his devotion, especially during the Middle Ages, and extending to an analysis of the iconography of the Saint through the many architectural and artistic testimonies to be found throughout Europe.   Thanks to its influential contributions and to the variety of both historical and iconographic topics, combined with the spectacular nature of the numerous images of places and artistic testimonies, this book is a unique journey through Europe between art and faith.

      • Travel & Transport

        Con le ali ai piedi

        In the places of St. Francis and Michael the Archangel

        by Angela Maria Seracchioli

        From the Lazio region, all the way to theboulders of Monte Sant’Angelo suspendedover the sea in Gargano: 25 stages towardsone of the most fascinating and ancientpilgrimage destinations in Europe. Thisguidebook is the natural sequel to “Di quipassò Francesco” (“On the Road With SaintFrancis”). An exciting hiking or bicycletrail across Abruzzo, Molise and northernApulia – through unknown valleys, citiesof art and breath-taking landscapes.Destination: the fascinating grotto ofthe appearances and worship of SaintMichael, located just a few kilometresaway from San Giovanni Rotondo.

      • PRIMITIVO

        Il vino dei due mondi

        by Antonio Calò, Angelo Costacurta

        Armonia, ordine, bellezza del paesaggio, qualità del vino, che nel caso del Primitivo si aggiungono ad un termine irrinunciabile: tradizione. Se il vino nasce dalla composizione delle vigne, dobbiamo considerare che i cambiamenti nell’ambito produttivo viticolo sono per natura lenti, legati al fatto che trentennale è la normale vita di un impianto. I trent’anni poi sono il seguito della tradizione mitigata da ponderata innovazione. Chi scelse il nome del Primitivo? La memoria, che è storia ed è anche leggenda, ci racconta di un religioso, appassionato di botanica, don Francesco Filippo Indellicati, di Gioia del Colle, la città pugliese a metà strada dallo Jonio all’Adriatico. Sul finire del Settecento individuò il vitigno, oggetto di scambio con la costa orientale adriatica, confacente alla sua idea di rinnovamento viticolo. Un vitigno che fruttificava presto, primo a maturare. Nel 2000 Antonio Calò individuò il felice futuro del Primitivo, qualità emergente fra i rossi, accanto al Negroamaro, al Nero d’Avola e a pochi altri. Aveva ragione.

      • National & regional cuisine
        April 2017

        THE ITALIAN REGIONAL COOKBOOK

        A culinary tour of Italy, with 300 recipes

        by Valentina Harris

        Famous for its bold flavours, seasonal ingredients and vibrant colours, Italian has repeatedly been voted the world's favourite cuisine. Take a closer look, though, and you'll discover that there is much more to this nation's food than the ubiquitous pasta, pizzas and risottos offered at many restaurants. Italian-cooking expert Valentina Harris examines each area in turn, with a carefully curated selection of recipes, and detailed instructions and photographs to help you achieve an authentic, and completely delicious, end result. This comprehensive book is a must-have reference for anyone who is passionate about cooking authentic Italian food. A culinary tour of Italy including: Lombardy; Piedmont; Liguria; Emilia-Romagna; Veneto; Tuscany; Umbria; Sardinia; Campania; Sicily; Puglia; Basilicata; and Calabria. An extensive introduction examines in detail the history and traditions of classic Italian cooking, the ingredients and how to prepare and use them. CLICK HERE TO READ THE WHOLE BOOK IN DIGITAL FORM

      • Food & Drink
        August 2013

        TOSCANA IN CUCINA - THE FLAVOURS OF TUSCANY

        80 RICETTE DELLA TRADIZIONE (E NON) - 80 TRADITIONAL AND NON-TRADITIONAL RECIPES

        by Paola Baccetti / Laura Giusti / Franco Palandra / Colin Dutton

        Tuscan cuisine is simple and refined from time to time, commoner and aristocratic, but always genuine and tasty, which also includes delicious sweets, which often echo echoes of a time – the Middle Ages – in which Florence and the Tuscany they were truly at the center of the world. Tuscany in the kitchen it is not a simple recipe book, but an authentic insight into the gastronomic civilization and culture of Tuscany, a journey through images through photographs created ad hoc by specialized photographers.The volume collects 80 recipes traditional, but also preparations enriched by touches of creativity and precious suggestions on combinations with local wines. From the same series:• Calabria• Valle d'Aosta• Rome• Puglia• Venice• Sicily• Lombardy• Liguria

      • Cookery dishes & courses

        REMARKABLE RECIPES

        from the people who really know about extra virgin olive oil - the producers

        by Judy Ridgway

        Who should know more about cooking with extra virgin olive oil than the growers and producers of the olive oil world?  REMARKABLE  RECIPES is a wonderful collection of 76 easy-to-make dishes from just these people. Some are traditional recipes, others are family favourites and yet others are modern creations from gifted cooks but they are all quite different to the recipes found in general cookbooks of the regions.

      • Biography & True Stories

        Padre Pio: The True Story, Revised and Expanded, 3rd Edition

        by C. Bernard Ruffin

        Before his death in 1968, Padre Pio was known throughout the world as a very holy man — many even called him a living saint. This humble Italian priest who bore the wounds of Christ received thousands of letters and visitors each year, seeking his spiritual counsel, healing, and prayer. Padre Pio’s intense spirituality and holiness remain legendary and life changing. This is the comprehensive life story of the priest who became world famous for his stigmata, miracles, and supernatural insights. Read in detail about the many miracles of Padre Pio, and discover how knowing this powerful saint can change your life, too. By far the best biography of Padre Pio ever written — newly updated with more details and 16 pages of photos!

      • Sustainable agriculture
        July 2018

        Water management for sustainable agriculture

        by Theib Oweis

        There is increasing competition for water resources in the face of declining aquifer reserves and increasing risk in many areas of drought related to climate change. At the same time poor water management is damaging agriculture with problems such as salinization, waterlogging, erosion and run-off. This volume summarises the wealth of research on understanding and better management of water resources for agriculture.Part 1 reviews fundamental issues such as plant water use and soil water retention. Part 2 discusses ways of mapping and monitoring groundwater and surface water resources whilst Part 3 covers other sources such as rain and floodwater, waste and brackish water. Part 4 surveys developments in irrigation techniques such as drip irrigation and fertigation. The final sections in the book discuss ways of using water resources more efficiently such as site-specific and deficit irrigation techniques.With its distinguished editor and international team of expert authors, this wlll be a standard reference for agronomists, scientists involved in water and irrigation science as well as government and non-governmental organisations responsible for agriculture and water resource management.

      • Made in Italy

        treasures, ingredients and traditional recipes

        by Marino Marini

        A book dedicated to all that is typical of Italian gastronomy, with particular attention given to the concept of excellence: Italian delicacies, places and flavours, and above all, 150 of the best traditional recipes. The book is grouped into 10 geographic areas: for each, we present the most representative dishes, the best typical products and producers of excellence, as well as a selection of eateries and restaurants, which are often outside the “official” circuit but always characterized by great quality. A masterpiece that is a must-have for the bookcase of every gourmand, tourist and simple food-enthusiasts.

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